"Move" is a debut and only single by South Korean girl group 4L. It was released as a digital single on August 4, 2014, through Jade Contents Media and A&G Modes.
| "Move" | |
|---|---|
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| Single by 4L | |
| Released | August 4, 2014 |
| Recorded | 2014 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 3:16 |
| Label |
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| Music video | |
| "Move" on YouTube | |
Release
editJade Contents Media revealed the first teaser of "Move" on 28 July, bringing in a lot of attention due to the lesbian couple themed MV.[1] After releasing two more provocative teasers, controversies arouse and the company responded with "Our strategy is to show raw sexiness. The teasers are just the tip of the iceberg."[2]
4L released the full MV for "Move" on 1 August, while the single was released on Korean online websites three days later.
Promotions
edit4L held their debut stage on music shows with "Move" 14 September on SBS's Inkigayo.[3] The reason for the big gap between the release of the song and the debut stage was that the choreography, song and clothes had to be changed.[4]
Music video
editThe full music video was released 1 August and reached 1 million views four days later.[5] It was also the fifth most viewed worldwide Korean MV on YouTube in August, surpassing established songs from artists like Kara, Secret and Sistar.[6] The video is lesbian themed, even though the lyrics are not.
Track listing
edit※ Bolded track title means it is the title track in the album.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Move" | 어깨깡패 | 어깨깡패 | 3:16 |
| 2. | "Move (Inst.)" | 어깨깡패 | 3:16 | |
| Total length: | 6:32 | |||
Charts
edit| Chart (2014) | Peak
position |
|---|---|
| Gaon Social Chart (Gaon)[7] | 4 |
References
edit- ^ Allkpop (29 July 2014). "Girl group 4L release lesbian couple themed MV teaser for 'Move'". Dong-a Ilbo. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
- ^ Allkpop (31 July 2014). "4L (Four Ladies)'s agency responds to controversy over the girls' sexy teasers". Dong-a Ilbo. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
- ^ "Super Junior takes home #1 on SBS Inkigayo + performances from 2PM, T-ara, TEEN TOP & more". 14 September 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ ‘역대 최강 노출’ 포엘, 얌전한 데뷔로 노선 변경 [4L Changes Route By Making A Modest Debut] (in Korean). 9 August 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
- ^ 中 네티즌, 포엘의 선정적인 안무에 관심 '후끈' (in Korean). Sports Seoul. 6 August 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
- ^ "[M+내 맘대로 어워드…'8월'③] 뮤비부문, 굳건한 팬덤의 SM…상위 휩쓸어" [[M+ Awards August] MV section, thanks to the strong fanbase, SM Entertainment... rules the top] (in Korean). 18 September 2014. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ^ "Gaon Chart releases chart rankings for August 3 - August 9". 14 August 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2014.